Hosts England got the better of Tuvalu 2-0, while Rwanda defeated fellow African side South Africa and New Zealand beat Cyprus.
Some of the biggest teams in the event will be participating in the day's play, which will also see the tournament hosts - England - in action.
On Saturday, Canada taking on Ghana will kick-start the women’s beach volleyball competition in the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Beach volleyball takes place from 30th July to 7th August and the knockout matches begin on fifth August, with the finals taking place on the seventh of next month.